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This activity focuses on the use of magnets and finding magnetic items in the classroom. Give each child a magnet and have them go around the room and find objects that are attracted by their magnet. Activity may be extended outside to discover which...
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Magnetic Force Through Objects
This activity focuses on exploring the magnetic force through objects by placing magnets in a small box. Slowly move the box about a half-inch above a pile of paper clips and watch the paper clips attach to the bottom of the box. This activity could ...
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This activity uses a magnet to push another magnet through a maze. Discuss how a magnet can pull or push another magnet and give each child a “Magnet Maze” sheet and two magnets. Briefly demonstrate using one magnet to push another through the ma...
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The Magnet Contest: Which Magnet is Stronger?
This activity is for testing the strength of different magnets. Use a pile of paper clips for children to explore with. As they begin picking up paper clips with their magnets, they will see that some magnets can pick up more than others. Encourage c...
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This activity is about collecting rocks. Take the children on a rock hunt and ask them to select three rocks to put in their bags. Once back inside, have each child choose one rock to show to the others and describe what they like about the rock. As ...
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This activity is about exploring rocks. Put out a box of rocks and let children explore, observe, and compare rocks, matching them by shape, size, and color. Encourage children to use magnifiers as they observe. A materials list, internet resources, ...
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This activity focuses on comparing objects using a balance. Introduce children to the balance by putting identical objects of equal weight on the two sides of the balance. Then give children time to explore by putting different objects on the balanc...
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This activity is about discovering how an object or a person can stay balanced. Have children try to balance a clothespin upright on the end of their finger and then stand on one foot and try to balance themselves. Have the children try to balance s...
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This activity involves testing blocks of different shapes to see how they can be balanced. Give blocks of various shapes and sizes to the children and encourage them to think about and describe how they are stacking the blocks in order to balance. A...
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This activity focuses on using patterns in block building. Challenge children to build something with their blocks and have them examine the structures to help them see the patterns. A materials list, internet resources, standards, and safety practic...
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This activity is about discovering objects that will roll. Place objects on the floor and ask each child to choose one and try to push it across the floor. Use a Sorting Box to help children record objects that roll and those that do not. A materials...
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This activity involves changing the angle of a ramp to affect the distance that an object will roll. Make a ramp by taping a paper towel tube to a block and let children investigate by rolling various objects down their ramps. After a while, provide ...
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This activity is for observing how gravity affects marbles as they roll. Cut pipe insulators in half lengthwise and use half of the pipe insulator to show children how to bend the tracks to create loops, ramps, and curves. Encourage children to plac...
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This activity is about observing that marbles roll down inclined planes. Give each child a box with a piece of paper taped to the bottom and let them choose a color and begin their painting. Let children describe their paintings, pointing out the dif...
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This activity involves observing raisins moving up and down in clear, carbonated soda. Slowly pour some cold, clear soda into a clear, plastic cup and have children observe the bubbles rising in the soda. Then allow them to drop three to five raisins...